Dry Skin: Preschooler
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Night Time Potty Training for 4 Year Old.
Asked by J.T. from Los Angeles
on November 21, 2008
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Can moms give me some advice about night time potty training for my 4 y.o. boy? He's fully potty trained during the day, but night time is a way different story. My ...
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- I pretty much agree with all of the responses except the one about oh he knows what he is doing put a pad under him and let him go. That is not good because if he sle...
- Hi J., I think he needs more time. One day you'll wake up and he will be dry. No need to push. My oldest son night potty trained at 4, my daughter who just turned 5...
- I have to say that I absolutely agree with Michele S. I have a 3 year old that I am trying to potty train and have no intention of night training till he is dry on his...
Cracked Heels
Asked by G.G. from Chicago
on September 20, 2007
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Looking for some cracked heel relief! Can anyone suggest a cream for cracked heel releif?
Has anyone tried Avon or School products?
Thanks
G.
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- Hi G., 100% pure shea butter formula works wonders for dry cracked skin! I moved from Oak Park and I always get it from whole foods in Oak Park. I know that there is...
- Hi G.: I had the same problem too, even bleeding in the winter time! I found some amazing cream that is loaded with vitamins and cell replacing ingredients that will...
- Hi G.! I have the perfect solution for you...its called extra care cream by Jafra. This is for cracked heels, dry elbows, anywhere on your face or body that needs e...
4 Year Old ADHD???
Asked by K.M. from Chicago
on October 6, 2010
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Ok, let me just start out by saying emotions are raw right now and research has not been done.
We just got back from my 4yr old's new doctor for his 4yr check up. ...
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- i'm sure this is obvious but i'd make sure i cut out all corn syrup and sugar and caffiene/chocolate and see if it makes ANY difference first.
- I stopped reading the other responses after awhile becuase some of them really irritated me. I would NOT refer to giving a child antibiotics for a diagnosed condition...
- I could see my 4 yr old with a similar dx, but what we have found is it looks like 2 possible things, Sensory Processing Dysfunction or allergy to artificial colors an...
Very Shy 4 Year Old, What Can I Do?
Asked by M.B. from Colorado Springs
on March 19, 2010
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My 4 year old son is very shy. He has an older brother who is almost 7 who is an extrovert and always very loud and outgoing, he has a 2 yr old little sister who ever...
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- Our son is very shy, too. He's definitely a follower, not a stronger personality that leads other kids in activities. My husband and I both have strong personalities...
- My son is in first grade this year, and although his personality has always been "shy" he has really come out of his shell this year. Friends, playdates and sports I ...
- What your describing fits my 4 year old daughter to the T. I could go on and on about my daughter but I'll just share these couple things.... I highly recommend th...
Warts on 3 Year Old
Asked by B.S. from Lansing
on May 23, 2011
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I've searched on here and read through quite a few wart questions. So I'm sorry if this sounds redundant. My daughter who is 3 has had a wart on her finger for quite...
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- I just went thru this with my daughter. She had a large one on her finger for about 2 years. We tried all kinds of home remedies and over the counter stuff. NOTHING...
- Our 4 year old had two warts on his toes. We tried doing just duct tape with no medicine, but that was not successful. At his yearly checkup we mentioned it to the ...
- I have 2 boys with warts or I did. I used the apple cider vinegar and gave them an anti oxidant called OPC3. I tried everything to get rid of them in the beginning a...
Dry/cracked Skin on Feet- Any Suggestions?
Asked by S.P. from Chicago
on August 1, 2007
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Hello,
I know this has nothing to do with being a mom, but I have extremely dry and cracked skin on the heels of my feet. It's so bad I might have to go to a dermato...
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- S., Try Zim's crack cream. You can get it at Walmart or CVS.
- Try Aqua-For I think is how it is spelled. Then put socks on. It's is like a vaseline consistancy but works.
- Hi S., I am a nail tech and specialize in natural nails, specifically pedicures. My VERY first advice to you is not to buy one of the credo blades. They are the one...
How to Get 4 Year Old to Eat Meat!!
Asked by K.H. from Reno
on November 2, 2010
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I have a beautiful 4 year old son who would rather eat fruit than chips and cut up fresh veggies than popcorn! It is amazing and I love it! My mom said I was the same ...
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- Why bother? There are plenty of other good sources of protein. Egg white is a terrific source, as are soy and wheat gluten (as long as he's not intolerant). Milk is lo...
- Hi K., Your little one definitely seems to like crunchy. Suggestions: Canned salmon with bones, puree meat that you are all having for dinner and spread it on cel...
- Ah yes...vegetarian kids...what to do? I will tell you that in my practice over the last 5 years I have seen more and more vegetarian kids "popping up". Is it because ...
Help with Biting Nails and Skin
Asked by S.D. from New York
on May 12, 2010
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Hi my 4 year old has been biting his finger nails for a while and now his nails are very short and he is eating the skin! I have talked to him about stopping and he t...
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- I just asked my son's (also 4) Dr. this very question, just today! He just showed me his nails...which he obviously bites...and said "It's a better stress habit than s...
- אני חושבת שאת יכולה למרוח לו לק בטעם מר על מנת שלא יוכל לכרסם ציפורניים ולא לקרסם את העור i thin...
- Naturally the more he chews on his fingers the more it hurts. Keep applying lotion but tie some gloves on his hands for a few days to let them heal, then perhaps you ...
4 Year Old with Keratosis Pilaris - Itchy Skin
Asked by J.C. from New York
on December 13, 2010
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My 4 year old has KP and it's not an issue at all but in the winter her skin becomes super dry and itchy. When she really scratches, I will use a little hydrocortoson...
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- Amlactin. It's what I use for terrible KP and it works so well. It's a little stinky, but only for a moment. And it's not very expensive at all.
- You could try aveeno lotions and bath oatmeal. The heat in the house could be drying the air, you could try using a humidifier to moisten the air.
- I love CereVe. Also, limit baths to maybe 2 times a week.
3 Year Old Runny Nose & Preschool?
Asked by N.J. from Los Angeles
on March 18, 2011
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Both of my boys 17.5mths & 3 years old have had a chronic congestion since January. They both had croup at the end of January and it seems they have never 'fully' reco...
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- My daughter had a cold or something that she just couldn't kick on her own. After 3 weeks I took her in and the doc said that was the right thing to do. That after t...
- If it were me, I'd take him in to the doctor. Our son had a stuffy nose for about as long. At the end of January, he had some fever and shortness of breath, and w...
- I would take the preschool at their word. Ours knows that kids get colds, we all get colds. I was told that if I kept my son out every time he had a cold, he would m...
